Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy. State Licensure

Supervision: Occupational Therapist will report directly to the Program Manager who is responsible for overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and compliance to all professional standards. A review of performance will be conducted on a yearly basis.

Job Description: The OTR is responsible for the evaluation and treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders or neurological deficit, weakness, and paralysis. Evaluation and treatment will only be conducted after written order is received from the physician.

• The OTR is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follows:
  • New Facility resident: Within 24 hrs. of admission
    • Long Term residents: Upon receipt of a “significant change” form
      • And/ or upon referral from nursing.
      • (All documentation will be co-signed by OTR)
      • Initial Evaluation Forms
        • Weekly progress notes
        • Monthly Recertification form
        • Discharge Summary
        • All other required forms as designated by the facility and Manager
• The OTR will employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect and follow OBRA Residents rights guidelines.
• The OTR is responsible for the scheduling and completing of in-services for facility and staff education
• The OTR will represent her/himself in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct, professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility
• The OTR is responsible for other duties assigned by the PT Manager/Director and facility.